Meet Cortney | Cortney Martinelli

Hi, I'm Cortney

Where Strategy Meets Soul.

Cortney Martinelli walks with barefoot clarity—grounded, graceful, and wildly awake. A lighthouse for those ready to reclaim their power, she guides visionaries, seekers, and soul-led leaders back to their innate health, wealth, and wholeness through proven systems that blend energetic mastery with embodied strategy.

As a corporate trainer, speaker, educator, Reiki Master, Certified Yoga Teacher (CYT), and founder of Akasha Yoga™ and Embodied™ Reiki, Cortney brings over two decades of experience in wellness leadership to every space she enters. She is also the best-selling author of Love, Reiki, Vibration and Cracked Open, and the visionary behind Shine—an education and retreat center that hosts 250+ sold-out events each year.

Before launching into full-time entrepreneurship, Cortney spent 25 years in the corporate world, rising through the ranks of a Fortune 100 company. Her specialty? Employee engagement, education, and communication. She created and delivered impactful training programs to thousands—honing her ability to move both minds and hearts.

In 2024, she was honored as a national finalist for Nexstar’s Remarkable Women award out of 38,000 nominees. The contest celebrates women who drive social progress and community transformation.

Cortney’s spaces—whether virtual or in-person—are grounded in love and empowerment. Known for her ability to simplify the complex, she infuses every class, training, and program with playfulness, authenticity, and deep insight. Her ability to bridge the mystical and the practical attracts students and clients from across the world who are ready for true transformation.

Behind the polished offerings is a woman of profound intentionality. Cortney’s programs are more than curriculum—they’re a fusion of psychology, energy medicine, leadership, and soul. Every element is curated with care, rooted in reverence, and delivered with sacred integrity.

She is both a legacy-builder and an innovator, here to activate those who are ready to rise. Cortney doesn’t just teach—she transmits. Her presence sparks awakenings, catalyzes leadership, and leaves a lasting imprint long after the session ends.

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